1 hour ago Opinion: Aging is good. Ageism is bad — and countless British Columbians experience it

Dan Levitt: B.C.'s Office of the Seniors Advocate invited people to respond to a survey on ageism: 84 per cent said it was an issue, and 54 per cent reported they have been directly impacted.

Other

1 hour ago WARMINGTON: Education minister scolds Toronto high school for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7

Paul Calandra said he doesn't "believe" the act on such a dark anniversary was accidental and warned the national anthem should only be played in French or English.

Politics

1 hour ago WARMINGTON: Toronto high school scolded for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7

Education Minister Paul Calandra warns incident at Earl Haig Secondary School better not happen again

Society

1 hour ago Independent education advocates 'disappointed' in petition to axe public funding for private schools

Across Canada, other provinces have no public funding allocated for independent schools

Society

3 h. ago Manitoba legislature approves $18,000 fine for former premier Stefanson

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson has been fined $18,000 for violating the province’s conflict of interest law. Members of the legislature have approved the penalty and other findings in a report from provincial ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor. Schnoor said Stefanson tried to get a mining project approved after her Progressive Conservatives lost the […]

Economics

3 h. ago Manitoba legislature approves fines for former premier, cabinet ministers

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson and two of her cabinet ministers were fined Tuesday for violating the province’s conflict of interest law in pushing for a mining project. Members of the legislature from all parties voted unanimously in favour of a report issued in May by ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor, who ruled that […]

Politics

3 h. ago Letter of the day: Jane Goodall's work and inspiration will live on

The Fauna Foundation, Canada’s only chimpanzee sanctuary, has carried her mission forward — a reminder that her message is alive locally.

Other

4 h. ago Yankees manager took a shot at Buck Martinez in hilarious back

Despite some recent shots thrown back and forth, Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has no issue with Aaron Boone.Boone, the New York Yankees manager, took exception to some comments made by Martinez last month. While calling a game, the long-time Blue Jays announcer said the Yankees were not "a very good team."The comments caused quite a bit of backlash and were clearly heard by the Yankees. Prior to his team facing the Jays in the ALDS, Boone was quick to denounce Martinez's assessment."Contrary to some thoughts up here, we're a really good team," Boone told reporters last week. "I know Buck had some thoughts. That's all I was responding to. He's wrong. But it doesn't matter. We've got to go play, and we've got to go perform."While Boone may not have agreed with Martinez's comments, the latter cleared up any potential drama between the two, sharing a funny interaction they had prior to the ALDS gettin...

Culture

4 h. ago MPs launch probe of trucking sector, Bloc calls out labour standards

OTTAWA — Labour standards in Canada’s trucking sector are under scrutiny as a House of Commons committee launched a study of the issue this week and the Bloc Quebecois called on the government to end what it calls exploitative practices. The transport committee is studying an industry business model known as “Driver Inc.,” in which […]

Transport

4 h. ago Toronto hockey commentators hold tight to idea McDavid will still leave Edmonton. But why?

No sooner had Connor McDavid signed the biggest bargain contract in the National Hockey League of this century than Toronto sports commentators started to speculate about McDavid leaving Edmonton. At The Athletic, reporter Chris Johnston said one important part of the deal was the two-year term. “While McDavid ensured there will be an appropriate amount […]

Sport

4 h. ago Braid: B.C. premier accuses Smith of bringing Trump to Canada via pipeline

David Eby’s new attack on Danielle Smith's pipeline plans is purely partisan, and vicious

Other

5 h. ago Judge rules that federal government can't release 'secret recipe' of Ottawa consulting firm

The Federal Court judge ruled Public Services and Procurement Canada could not disclose the name of contracted consultants.

Politics

5 h. ago WATCH: Trump cracks joke about why trade talks with Canada lag

WATCH: U.S. President Donald Trump praises the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during White House visit. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t […]

Economics

5 h. ago Stock market rally takes a pause as gold prices top US$4,000 per ounce

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished in negative territory, while U.S. markets also fell as gold prices reached new highs. Kevin Burkett, portfolio manager at Victoria-based Burkett Asset Management, said Tuesday’s trading session marked a “quiet day.” The S&P/TSX composite index was down 180.16 points at 30,351.72. Despite Tuesday’s pullback, the S&P/TSX composite has […]

Economics

5 h. ago Rocket Doctor Provides Information on Annual General Meeting Proxy Circular

Vancouver, BC, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI”) announces that, due to the Canada Postal Strike, there is a delay in the mailing of the Company’s proxy circular and related documents pertaining to the Company’s Annual General Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the shareholders […]

Science

5 h. ago OPINION: Canada Post is failing Canadians — time to privatize it

The Crown corporation faces little competition in the postal market.

Other

5 h. ago Georgia boy, 2, mauled to death by Rottweilers at daycare while owner napped

A two-year-old boy was killed by two large dogs at a Georgia daycare after the toddler was left unattended as the owner took a nap. Police officers, firefighters and paramedics responded to reports of a dog attack at a residence in Valdosta, Ga., on Saturday afternoon. First responders arrived to find the deceased child, the […]

Events

6 h. ago Marineland says its remaining belugas shouldn’t be sent to N.S. sanctuary

Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada’s last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.

Other

6 h. ago Ford says ‘Buy Ontario’ legislation coming when legislature returns

The premier told reporters on Tuesday his government was planning to legislate a 'Buy Ontario' approach in the coming weeks, suggesting it would likely come with caveats.

Other

6 h. ago What Calgary municipal election candidates are saying about crumbling infrastructure

A report from 2020 found Calgary is staring at $7.7 billion in infrastructure gaps. What will city council hopefuls do about it?

Politics